FAQ Page for Pack Advancement Chairs ( 1/25/2019 )

So you’re a new or experienced Pack Advancement Chair? Welcome and thank you for volunteering! Here are some things you might want to know:

What are the duties of the Pack Advancement Chair? Please see the presentation created by our Minsi Trails Council Advancement Committee titled “Cub Scout Advancements: A Guide for Pack Advancement Chairs” available to download here (Power Point) or (PDF).

What position should I be registered as? Pack Advancement Chairs should be registered as a Unit Committee Member.

How do I know what Advancement Tracking program to use for my Pack? It is strongly recommended that Packs use Scoutbook, available at https://www.scoutbook.com

Which Advancements must I enter into Internet Advancement? Ranks are required to be entered. Adventures (required and elective), Pins, Belt Loops are strongly recommended. This is so each scout can have an accurate scouting history on record.

Who has to sign Advancement reports? Only you, the Pack Advancement Chair, needs to sign Advancement reports.

How many copies of the Advancement reports must I turn in to the Scout shop? One copy.

Do I have to submit a hardcopy Advancement report to Minsi Trails Council if I have entered the information online into Internet Advancement? Yes. You can mail in your signed report, or you can email your signed report to minsitrailsscoutshop@scouting.org.